An HMO kitchen refit designs and installs a shared kitchen with enough sinks, cookers, worktop, storage and fridge space for everyone in the house. For a house in Bolton we start with a measured survey, check the council’s written HMO standards for the number of sharers, and then price each item separately. Bolton has a university population, so many shared houses are let to students on yearly tenancies, and summer is the main window for works.
- Area
- Greater Manchester, England
- Postcodes
- BL1, BL11 and BL78
- Location
- 11 miles north-west of Manchester
- Pricing region
- North West
What do communal kitchen refits in Bolton involve?
- Lockable food storage for each sharer
- Fridge and freezer space
- Heat detector and fire blanket
- Electrics, sockets and lighting
- Extraction to outside
Which rules apply in Bolton?
Here is what usually applies to a Bolton job of this kind. It is general information rather than legal advice, and the council’s written HMO standards have the final detail.
- Council standards often step up at 5 and 6 sharers, for example a separate WC at 5 and a second bathroom from 6.
- Fire precautions follow a risk assessment; the LACORS Housing – Fire Safety guide (2008) is guidance, not law, but many councils base their standards on it.
- BS 7671, the wiring standard, calls for arc fault detection devices in HMOs on new socket circuits, such as rewires and consumer unit changes.
- Smoke alarms on every storey with living accommodation and CO alarms by fixed combustion appliances (other than gas cookers) are required by law.
How much do communal kitchen refits cost in Bolton?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communal HMO kitchen with extra cooking and sink capacity (our estimate from domestic ranges) | £8,000 – £18,000 | £7,700 – £17,300 | kitchen |
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £770 – £1,900 | house |
Use these as a starting point for budgeting. Access, condition and the council’s requirements in Bolton can move the figure either way, which is why we quote after seeing the house.
How long does it take?
Typical time on site: 1–2 weeks. We agree the programme with you before starting and send photo updates as the work progresses.
For student houses in Bolton, booking by spring is the safest way to make the summer gap.
When do Bolton landlords need it?
Landlords in Bolton most often ask us for this when:
- A licence condition about kitchen facilities
- More sharers than the current kitchen can serve
Questions about communal kitchen refits in Bolton
Can kitchens be split between floors?
Yes, and in larger houses it often helps. A second kitchen can reduce pressure on one room and helps meet the ratios.
Which postcodes in Bolton do you work in?
All of them, including BL1, BL11 and BL78, and the surrounding parts of Greater Manchester.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Bolton?
With the local council for the address. Councils in England can add additional licensing and Article 4 directions on top of the national rules. Check the council’s website for the exact address before you buy or start work.
How much do communal kitchen refits cost in Bolton?
Our guide ranges for North West are in the table on this page, and the guide-price tool gives a figure for your house. A fixed written quote follows a free site visit.
Communal kitchen refits near Bolton
- Farnworth · 3 mi
- Westhoughton · 4 mi
- Radcliffe · 5 mi
- Walkden · 5 mi
- Atherton · 5 mi
- Tyldesley · 5 mi
- All of Greater Manchester